The Curry signing will likely reduce our cap space by about $500K, so if Howie was really worried about the 2021 cap he wouldn't be doing this. 

Stumbled upon a pre-draft "my guys” article from PFF. Three Eagles made their list. 

ERIC EAGER — LB DAVION TAYLOR, COLORADO

This one is a bit out there, but we did put him in the first round of both of our analytics mocks for a few reasons. Firstly, his measurables are pretty darn good for an off-the-ball linebacker, where he tested out with a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash and produced a 35-inch vertical leap. Our college-to-pro projection system likes him in coverage and as a blitzer, and our text analytics work has his two closest comps as Devin White and Deion Jones.

KEVIN COLE — WR JALEN REAGOR, TCU

At first glance, Reagor isn’t a prospect who numbers-based analysts love. He averaged fewer than 50 receptions per year and never surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. However, adjusting Reagor’s numbers for poor quarterback play reveals an elite prospect: he led his team in receiving yards and touchdowns as an 18-year-old true freshman and accounted for over 40% of his team’s receiving production his sophomore season.

Reagor looked like a plus athlete on the field, and despite a "disappointing” 4.47-second 40 at the combine, his performance ranked second among top prospects according to my projected WAR model. A receiver with Reagor’s versatility and production belongs in the top tier with Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamband Henry Ruggs III.

BEN LINSEY — CB K’VON WALLACE, CLEMSON

Wallace checks all the boxes on what you want from a slot cornerback. He’s unafraid to mix it up with blockers, undaunted by the prospect of attacking screen passes and shows no fear when trying to make plays in the run game. His testing numbers at the combine show a player who is quick and explosive, and he has physical traits that really shine in the slot.

He’s also very instinctive, both as a tackler coming down to make plays on underneath targets (where he rarely misses) and as a playmaker in coverage. The interception numbers might not lead you to believe that, but Wallace has put himself into position to make plays on the ball — he just needs to convert at a higher clip after dropping an FBS-high eight interceptions over the last two seasons. Draft Wallace on Day 2 and profit.

 

9 minutes ago, RLC said:

The Curry signing will likely reduce our cap space by about $500K, so if Howie was really worried about the 2021 cap he wouldn't be doing this. 

I don’t think he’d fret over $500K. That’s nothing. 

2 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

I don’t think he’d fret over $500K. That’s nothing. 

If the team was truly facing a cap apocalypse, then $500K matters. 

Everybody panic!!!!

3 minutes ago, RLC said:

If the team was truly facing a cap apocalypse, then $500K matters. 

Not if he thinks Curry helps a decent amount in 2020. 

Now if he signed Griffen for $7M I would agree. 

Meh dont like the Curry signing. 

 

1 minute ago, ToastJenkins said:

Meh dont like the Curry signing. 

I would rather have seen what the young guys bring to the table during camp.  If no one is taking that next step then you bring in Curry.  I doubt his phone was ringing off the hook.  I like Curry as a rotational DE, he seems like a really good dude but in the dog eat dog world of the NFL he is going to take up valuable reps from guys like Avery, Ostman and Miller.  We know exactly what Curry brings to the table.  The other guys not so much.

2 hours ago, justrelax said:

I would say that overt racism is more prevalent than it has been in many years because of the overt racism of a certain individual.

When you say that a certain individual has overt racism, are you referring to the Presidential candidate that has said the following:

"Poor kids are just as bright and talented as white kids"

When speaking of Obama..."You got the first mainstream African American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”

"You can't go into a 7-11 or a Dunkin Donuts unless you have at least a slight Indian accent. I'm not even joking."

"If you have a problem figuring out if you're for me or if you're for Trump, then you ain't black."

He referred to black kids as "roaches" during his infamous CornPop speech.

He bragged about how well he got along in the Senate with Talmadge and Eastland, two people who repeatedly called blacks an inferior race. 

There's a lot more too. I could go on with his support of George Wallace, his praise of various segregationists, his use of the word "shylock," or pretty much any statement he made in defense of his 94 Crime Bill. 

4 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

Meh dont like the Curry signing. 

I hate the rest of our current world so much that it’s hard to gather any direct feelings about football related acquisitions 

3 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

I would rather have seen what the young guys bring to the table during camp.  If no one is taking that next step then you bring in Curry.  I doubt his phone was ringing off the hook.  I like Curry as a rotational DE, he seems like a really good dude but in the dog eat dog world of the NFL he is going to take up valuable reps from guys like Avery, Ostman and Miller.  We know exactly what Curry brings to the table.  The other guys not so much.

He turned down more money from Cleveland. He probably told the Eagles to crap or get off the pot. 

1 minute ago, ManuManu said:

He turned down more money from Cleveland. He probably told the Eagles to crap or get off the pot. 

Didn't know that.  Eh.  Still want to see the young guys play.  4th round investments in Avery and Miller.  Lots of hype around Ostman.  Sweat needing to take that next step.  Thanks for being a great SB winning Eagle but Vinny is what he is.  Not mad just not thrilled.

2 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Didn't know that.  Eh.  Still want to see the young guys play.  4th round investments in Avery and Miller.  Lots of hype around Ostman.  Sweat needing to take that next step.  Thanks for being a great SB winning Eagle but Vinny is what he is.  Not mad just not thrilled.

I was fine going with the young guys too. I want to see what Avery has in particular. Miller... he was always a meh pick IMO. I have zero enthusiasm for him. 

Just now, ManuManu said:

I was fine going with the young guys too. I want to see what Avery has in particular. Miller... he was always a meh pick IMO. I have zero enthusiasm for him. 

I agree.  I didn't like him at PSU and saw nothing intriguing or even worth getting excited about at the next level.  

Just watching the Panthers game from the SB season and if Cam Newton wants to know why his arm and body has broken down in the past couple of years, it's because he showed it no respect.  If he had been smarter than macho, he'd not be one a year deal in NE.

4 hours ago, Utebird said:

I agree i miss the good ole days when i could say overtly racist stuff because it was funny😒

4 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

Just watching the Panthers game from the SB season and if Cam Newton wants to know why his arm and body has broken down in the past couple of years, it's because he showed it no respect.  If he had been smarter than macho, he'd not be one a year deal in NE.

I’ll bet a frosty coke that Newton doesn’t receive any deal from the Pats beyond this season.

41 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Everybody panic!!!!

 

No sharks. We good.

1 minute ago, Alphagrand said:

I’ll bet a frosty coke that Newton doesn’t receive any deal from the Pats beyond this season.

Nope. He looks done to me. Teams won't respect his arm and will knock pish out of him

1 minute ago, Diehardfan said:

What really ticks me off is when people say that baldy is a better Star Fleet Captain than the original 

😖

6 hours ago, justrelax said:

David Chase and David Simon are the best, IMHO.

Loved The Sopranos and The Wire, but I think Gilligan takes it even over them. That guy can write anything from sci-fi to drama to comedy at an incredibly high level. Just my opinion of course. You can’t go wrong with any of them.

 

26 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

What really ticks me off is when people say that baldy is a better Star Fleet Captain than the original 

😖

I mean could Jean Luc Picard put out an album with songs like this: